The Guildhall
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St Giles Square
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN1 1DE
03001267000
Booking Manager
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The Guildhall description
Wedding Venue / Historic Venue / Party Venue / Community Hall / Business Meeting Rooms
Large (1-300)
Our grade II listed building is situated in the heart of Northampton town centre.
The Guildhall is the perfect place for your special day with a range of exquisite rooms, packages and prices to suit all wedding party sizes. Making your big day unforgettable.
Our dedicated and friendly staff our on hand to help with any requirements or queries when it comes to planning your wedding or event. We can create the perfect setting for any occasion with catering and a fully licensed bar.
With a variety of rooms, facilities and layout options, we can create the perfect setup for your event, conference or meeting.
We host a range of events all year around, from tours and talks to trade events and job fairs. Most well known of these being our shared and exclusive Christmas parties.
Venue suitability
This venue is suitable for the following uses:
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Venue facilities
Within 321 metres
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Yes - Professional (manned)
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Other venue facilities
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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.
The stunning Great Hall is of Godwin design and will take your breath away. Decorative shields and
kaleidoscopic glass windows adorn the ceiling, while colourful murals line the archways.
A raised stage at the front of the hall measures approximately 36ft by 23ft. The main floor space measures approximately 36ft by 52ft
The dressing rooms at the back of the stage are also available to hire and would normally be used in conjunction with a performance being held in the Great Hall.
Capacity
As meeting room:
80
For dining:
220
As theatre:
220
For dancing:
440
For a reception:
220
36ft x 52ft
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The floor measurements are approximately 38ft by 23ft. One of the great features of this room is that it comes equip with its own bar underneath an overhanging balcony.
It also features ornate carved doorways and the mayoral silver cabinet which makes this room an enchanting venue.
Capacity
As meeting room:
40
For dining:
60
As theatre:
90
For dancing:
110
For a reception:
60
38ft x 23ft
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Recently renovated, this room is more softly furnished with carpeted floor and fitted blinds for the windows. This makes this room ideal for small seminars, presentations and meetings.
Capacity
As meeting room:
20
As theatre:
40
Situated within the new extension, this room was purpose built for conferences, seminars, meetings etc. Fully air conditioned with controlled lighting from within the room, capable of blocking out all light for optimized presentations.
Capacity
As meeting room:
30
As theatre:
50
One of the finest rooms the Guildhall possesses and truly a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic design. Exquisite decorative carvings with its profusion of flowers and foliage set against a series of delightful and elegant arcades, makes it one of the most graceful Council Chambers in England.
Capacity
As theatre:
50
Exquisite original Godwin furniture makes this room the perfect choice for meetings. It can also be used for smaller more intimate functions such as sumptuous banquets on a magnificent table spanning the length of the room.
Capacity
As meeting room:
20
For dining:
20
Situated at the far end of the decorative hallway of mayoral shields , this intimate meeting room is steeped with mayoral history of the town.
Capacity
As meeting room:
8
Situated at the heart of the new extension , a delightful outdoor setting for summer evenings or weekends gatherings.
This area is only available for hire Monday to Friday after 6pm and Saturdays.
Capacity
As theatre:
160
For dancing:
585
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